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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,670.24, 13,005.27 and 4,508.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,670.24, 13,005.27 and 4,508.10 is: 6,762.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,670.24 : 13,005.27 = 4,508.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,670.24/13,005.27 = 4,508.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,670.24x = 13,005.27 × 4,508.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,670.24x = 58,629,057.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,629,057.69/8,670.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,762.10

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